The old hotel on the waterfront of the Historic District of Harbour Grace has been in operation for more than 85 years. Formerly the Archibald
Fabulous Fish & Chips at Harbour Grace Hotel
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Category: History
St Mary’s Queen’s Battery Park
In 1779, the battery was erected in St. Mary’s to protect the coastal areas and the prominent fishing grounds from privateers. The Battery remained active
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Rev Canon J.T. Richard’s of Bareneed
The residents along the Strait of Belle Isle on the Great Northern Peninsula know Reverend Canon John Thomas Richards. He was an influential person during
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Canada’s First Methodist Church dates back to 1769 in Blackhead
The cemetery is also the site of Canada’s first Methodist church, built in 1769. Albeit, NL didn’t join Canada until 1949. I spent some time
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Historic Rock Walls of Grate’s Cove
The rock walls along Grate’s Cove date back to the 1700s as early settlers from Europe staked off pasture lands and to keep livestock out.
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Grate’s Cove Boardwalk & The Legend of Cabot Rock
The one kilometre boardwalk in Grate’s Cove begins just across from Grate’s Cove Studio and Restaurant. Unfortunately for me, they weren’t yet open for the
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Catching the Big One and Remembering that Big One that Got Away!
The fishery is the most important thing in Newfoundland and Labrador. And when we speak the word fish, we refer to cod. It has provided
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Drying Cod
For hundreds of years, rural Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have salted and dried cod fish. These fish in the past were placed on flakes or flat
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A U.S.A.F. RB-36 Peacekeeper crashed in Burgoyne’s Cove in 1953
I opted to detour from a recent return trip from St. John’s when I got to Clarenville and decided to return to Burgoyne’s Cove for
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A Day on the Water During the Food Fishery
I always enjoy taking to the water during the food fishery. This season has been pretty difficult for most as there have been lots of
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Beyond your backyard – Visit A celebrated tapestry at French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche, NL
The French Shore Interpretation Centre in Conche, NL will provide you with an orientation to the region and its layered history. Captivating images and artifacts
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Begin the Iceberg Trail at Leif the Lucky
A towering ten foot bronze statue of Leif Ericson facing north-west is located on the wharf harbour front L’Anse aux Meadows, 50 meters from the
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New Experiences At Grenfell Historic Properties
Sir Dr. Wilfred Grenfell was a medical missionary, originally from England. He arrived in Northern Newfoundland in 1892. His work established an International Association that
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Springtime Meant Leaving Deep Cove for Anchor Point, NL
Today a collection of colourful miniatures create the atmosphere of what life was like in Deep Cove on the Great Northern Peninsula in days gone
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A Historic Rein….Town of Flower’s Cove Sends Open Invitation
September 9th marks a monumental moment in our history as Queen Elizabeth II’s reign will surpass that of Canada’s other great Mother of Confederation, Queen Victoria.
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NSHLQ Come Home Year Celebration a Major Achievement – Then, Now & Forever!
When communities come together for a common goal on the Great Northern Peninsula anything seems to be possible. I only have to think about the
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Cod, Caplin & Quilts not the only art found in Raleigh – Taylor’s Crafts a Must Visit!
On Thursday, I spent time visiting Residents of the historic Town of Raleigh on the Great Northern Peninsula. It is a picturesque community that highlights
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Lots of Lumberjacks in Hawke’s Bay for Come Home Year!
The Town of Hawke’s Bay is known for it’s logging history and also local legends like fiddler Rufus Guinchard. 2015 brought many people home to
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Quirpon will see population above 70 people for first time in years
Quirpon was a prominent fishing community on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula that has historic ties dating back to the 16th century migratory
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Add 50 Centuries Interpretation Centre to Your List
For 5,000 years aboriginal cultures have hunted, gathered and made Bird Cove home. From the Maritime Archaic Indians, Paleo-Eskimo, Groswater Eskimo and recent Indians, an
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A Viking Experience that is only found at L’anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland & Labrador
L’Anse aux Meadows is where the world came full circle, an event 100,000 years in the making! When the super-continent Pangea broke up, people had
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An Abundance of Fish n’ Brewis
Newfoundland and Labrador cuisine has long roots in our history, as the meal of fish and brewis (pronounced “brews”) has been a traditional favourite since
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Heritage, Wildlife & Coastal Scenery at New Ferolle, Shoal Cove West & Reef’s Harbour
On a recent visit to New Ferolle, Shoal Cove West & Reef’s Harbour it was clear that this region offers Heritage, Wildlife & Coast Scenery.
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A Little Piece of Heaven Exists on Change Islands, NL
As the sun sets on the horizon, one has a feeling that a little piece of heaven exists on Change Islands, NL, On Saturday, May
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Iceberg Festival Returns in June for 7th Season! You won’t want to miss something 10,000 years in the making!
This year’s festival runs from June 5th to June 14th, 2015. Be sure to check out their website http://theicebergfestival.ca/ for updates. The Great Northern Peninsula is known
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Megan Coles, Our Eliza playwright, Savage Cove native wins 2014 BMO Winterset Award for first novel
Megan Coles, “Our Eliza” playwright, Savage Cove native wins BMO Winterset Award for first novel, “Eating Habits of the Chronically Lonesome”. This is quite an
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An incredible view at Farewell…
A beautiful view at Farewell waiting for the ferry to the cultural communities at Change Islands and Fogo Island. The fishing industry dominates the coastline
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Croque – “Administrative Headquarters” of the French migratory cod fishery on GNP
Today, Croque is a tiny settlement on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula that still maintains strong connections and has a storied past as the
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Canada Bay Quilters launched on Great Northern Peninsula
Quilting has been something my grandmother has done for decades. She has passed on this tradition to her eldest daughter but certainly more people could
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Loving the Maltese Connection
Malta is a small island country consisting of a few islands in the Mediterranean sea. The country is 316 sq kilometres and has a population
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